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North Quabbin Notes, June 14
Erving convenience store sells winning $1M scratch ticket
North Quabbin Notes, June 10
Health insurers seek steep rate increases
Water testimony touches on private wells, aging infrastructure
Municipal vehicles, tax plans on agenda for Athol Town Meeting
Athol voters give green light to $1.3M capital plan
ATHOL –A total of 166 voters completed the 49-article Town Meeting warrant in just under two hours Monday night.
Former Athol Selectboard member recognized for years of volunteer work
ATHOL – The Margaret Grazis Citizen of the Year Award was first awarded in 1995, and in any year since then, Selectboard member Brian Doge said the 2025 recipient could easily have been honored.
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Athol Police Detective Sergeant receives Grazis Award
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North Quabbin Notes, June 10
Draft FY26 budgets from House, Senate and governor include increased HIP funding
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Athol High School marks 150th Commencement with a hopeful message
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Orange Sewer Commission votes to increase rates
Sports
Greenfield’s Youmell tops Franklin County pack at MSTCA West Heptathlon champion
SOUTH DEERFIELD – For the second straight season, Ella Hoogendyk took first place in the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) West Heptathlon, winning with 3,742 points, following Day 2 of events on Wednesday at Frontier Regional.
Bulletin Board: Crumpin-Fox Women’s League opens season
Turners Falls rallies from 6-run deficit to stun Georgetown, reach MIAA D5 title game
Final Four No More: Pioneer baseball breaks through, routs Hopedale for spot in D5 championship at Polar Park
On The Ridge with Joe Judd: Get outdoors in the month of June!Opinion
My Turn: Greenfield school superintendent resignation dismaying
The Greenfield Education Association is dismayed with the resignation of Superintendent Patenaude during this challenging time. In service to this district over the last 16 years, Ms. Patenaude led with the utmost integrity and always put the best interests of Greenfield’s students, staff, and families at the forefront of every decision. The recent attacks and accusations regarding school budget management do not reflect the dedication, superb management, attention to detail, and transparency she has consistently demonstrated.
My Turn: Deliberately missing the point
Lois Ahrens: Massachusetts’ cruelty: life without the possibility of parole
Jim Bates: Liberal Dems the ‘We Know Everything’ party
My Turn: When death is the result
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Police Logs
Athol Police Logs, April 16 – April 26, 2025
10:45 a.m. - Report of a party going through a company’s mail. Made contact with the male party who stated he was checking for his own mail. Male party was located in his Mercedes in the back of the building. Party left the property shortly after.
Athol Police Logs, March 1 – March 17, 2025
Athol Police Logs: Feb. 6 – Feb. 27, 2025
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Arts & Life
Sounds Local: Returning to their roots: The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow brings annual Mountain Day festival to Berkshire East on Saturday
When the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow performed at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton in April, it was a good old-fashioned foot stompin’ rockin’ dance party complete with plenty of sing-alongs. Everyone had a great time, and it’s guaranteed to be more of the same when the band hosts their fourth annual Mountain Day festival at Berkshire East Ski Resort in Charlemont on Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m.
Speaking of Nature: The pressures of parenthood: Bird dads, like human dads, deserve a happy Father’s Day
Simple and scrumptious: Welsh Rabbit is neither rabbit nor Welsh, but it’s supreme comfort food
A star is born: Greenfield teen lands starring role first time acting in independent feature film
Pride Day on the River returns: Annual event welcomes LGBTQ nature lovers and allies to kayak, raft and celebrate, June 21Obituaries
Jane Soderman
ATHOL, MA - Jane Evashousky "Ersey" Soderman, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday afternoon, May 17, 2025 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville Nursing Home in Templeton, Ma. She was born to Paul "Paulie" and... remainder of obit for Jane Soderman
Adrian D. Johnson
Adrian D. (Strong) Johnson PETERSHAM, MA - Adrian Johnson (90) of Petersham, passed away peacefully Saturday June 7th, listening to George Harrison, surrounded and held by her family after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on Febr... remainder of obit for Adrian D. Johnson
Joseph Goodbrake
Baldwinville, MA - Joseph Goodbrake, 46, of Baldwinville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, from his battle with cancer. Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on August 2, 1978, he was the son o... remainder of obit for Joseph Goodbrake
Donna L. Cole
Donna L. (Sturtevant) Cole ORANGE, MA - Donna L. (Sturtevant) Cole, 80 , of Tully Road, died on Wednesday evening, June 4, 2025 at Boston Medical Center Brighton with family at her side. Born in Gardner on February 28, 1945, she was the... remainder of obit for Donna L. Cole
